From pottery to gardening, and crochet to drama, it's more than likely there's a club in Islington that will cater for your free time needs.
This page acts as a reference point for those who would like to contact a club and find a new hobby, or perhaps pursue an existing one. However, we do need your help to make this a comprehensive list of societies and clubs.
To add the details of your club, fill in the online form.
For more information about local activities, click on the Directories link on the right and then select Directory of Local Services.
1957 Society
A social club for memebers 50+ who are mostly professional people Events include theatre, cinema, meals out, galleries which are organised by the members themselves. For more information, contact Michael Spiro on 0207 586 1288
Website: www.the1957society.org.uk
Fit 4 2
Total Ante and Post Natal Fitness Programme, including personal training studios and small group coaching. 21 St. Albans place, Islington, N1 0NX. For more information, contact Nisha Obaidullah on 0207 354 3550
Email: nisha@kaizenkinetics.com
Free Form Fitness UK
Looking for a way to get in shape? Why not not try a boot camp in Highbury Fields! Personal training, 4 on 1 circuit training sessions, nutritional planning and weight management also available. Contact Sybille Hazward on 077 8858 4616
Email: info@freeformfitness.co.uk
Website: www.freeformfitness.co.uk
Guitar Workshop
Beginners guitar workshops, lead by professional guitarist with specific experience in teaching groups. Meetings take place fortnightly on Saturdays, lasting two hours, at a cost of £15 per person. Focus on: approaches to rhythm, fingerboard familiarity and improvisation from an early stage. Musicians Union registered teacher. Please call or e-mail Stephano to book a place.
Email: stephano4u@yahoo.com
Website: www.myspace.com/fullhearts
Telephone: 077 8081 3835
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Weekly drama classes that aim to increase confidence, self-esteem and verbal communication skills. Enthusiastic participation is encouraged at all times. Children present short scripted productions at the end of the year. Classes are run by qualified teachers who are all CRB checked. Helen O'Grady has been running for over 26 year and over 10 years in North London! Meets at: St Luke's Church Hall - N7, Rotherfield Primary School - N1 & St Anne's Church Hall - N1(Hoxton), St Mellitus Church N4.
Contact: Nicola Gossip and Andrew Mayer
Telephone: 0208 360 4020
Email: nlondon@helenogrady.co.uk
Fax: 0208 360 4020
Website: www.helenogrady.co.uk
Highgate Bridge Club
The Highgate Bridge Club is a non-profit making organisation and it provides a service for elderly people. Very small rates, all new players welcome.
For more information contact Saul Rafalower on 020 8883 2348.
Islington Choral Society
This society is a lively, friendly non-auditioned performing group of choral singers based in the borough.
For more information visit: www.choir.cjb.net
Islington Folk Club
This club was established in the early 1970s and has been meeting at various venues across the borough for 30 years.
For more information visit: web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/IFCintro.htm
Islington Gardeners
Established in 1978, Islington Gardeners has over 350 members who are interested in all aspects of gardens and gardening. This includes indoor plants, window boxes, balconies, areas, patios, roof gardens and communal gardens. You can be green or green-fingered, and you don't even need to have a garden to join!
For more information visit: www.islingtongardeners.org.uk
Islington Society
The Islington Society was founded in 1960 to safeguard and improve the quality of life in Islington. It focuses on the built environment and public transport, but also takes a special interest in public services and open spaces. The Islington Society produces publications which inform about the history of the borough.
For more information, email: jennichan@fsmail.net
Metropolitan Walkers
This is a Ramblers Association walking group for people in their 20s and 30s in London. They organise a variety of city and countryside walks on evenings and weekends, all accessible by public transport. They also organise social events and walking weekends away.
For more information email secretary@metropolitan-walkers.org.uk.
Website: www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk
The Model Railway Club
This 41-year-old club meets at Keen House, just off Pentonville Road, every Thursday. Visitors are welcome.
For more information visit: www.themodelrailwayclub.org
Perform - Summer holiday drama workshops for 4-8 year olds
Watch your child join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they take part in a thrilling adventure based on J.M. Barrie's enchanting story of the boy who never grew up. With colourful costumes, original songs and live music and enthusiastic and experienced and fully checked workshop leaders your child will enjoy a fun-packed week putting together a lively show that will delight family and friends. 27 July - 31 July.
For more information, contact: Matt Casey, email: enquiries@perform.org.uk
Phone: 0845 400 4000
Website: www.perform.org.uk
Portland Place Film Club
This club meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2pm, at 44 Portland Place, W1. The film programme is decided by members. Classic and specialist films are the most popular features. Friendly atmosphere and cafe facilities in the beautiful Adam building. Members £3.50, day members £5.00.
For more information, email: info@44portlandplace.org.uk
Rendezvous Club
This is a club run by volunteers taking elderly and disabled Islington residents to Saturday outings, Friday night meals and annual outings and holidays.
For more information, contact Ernie Brown: brown_wherry@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 020 7686 8178
Salsa Rhythm
Salsa Rhythm hold weekly classes for Colombian Salsa, Cumbia, Pachanga and Boogaloo for all levels of aspiring salsa dancers in various locations. For more information visit: www.salsarhythm.com. Email: info@salsarhythm.com.
Society of Recorder Players, North London Branch
The society meets on the first Saturday of each month to play recorder music under the guidance of their Musical Director and visiting conductors at Carleton Road, N7. Amateur players of all standards welcome. For more information, contact Ti Harries - telephone 020 8863 7445 or email teifionh@yahoo.co.uk
Somali Sport/ Education Projects
The Somali Project provides home school links, language support (English and Somali), learning support in the national curriculum and parental involvement in school activities.
For more information contact Aweis Mohammed on 07958 019820.
Email: aweis.mohammed@soccer.com
The Stuart Low Trust
The Stuart Low Trust is an Islington-based health promotion charity. It holds free events on Fridays from 6.30-9pm at St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street N1 including a nutritious buffet and presentations. All welcome. It also organises holidays, monthly outings, gardening and photography clubs.
For more information contact Laurence Higgens, General Manager. Telephone 0207 713 9304, visit: www.slt.org.uk or email info@slt.org.uk .
Unity
Christian youth gathering during term time for ethical debate, get-togethers, fun and games, outings and various activities. Meetings during term time from 7pm-8.30pm. For ages 13 years and up.
For more information, contact Eileen Christie on 07817214361
Email: newcourt@centren4.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.newcourt.org.uk
Yoga Therapy London
Yoga Therapy London offers a range of group and individual yoga sessions, to treat a wide range of illnesses and ailments, in the Islington area. We offer adult classes in Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Stress, Yoga for Weight Loss and Hatha Yoga. We also specialise in yoga for babies, children and teenagers and are available to teach in nurseries and schools .
For information and booking contact Veronique on 07894 228042.
Email: yogatherapylondon@hotmail.com
Website: www.yogatherapylondon.com
Page Last Updated: 24 February 2010